I have been away from the island so I havnt been following the political scene very much. However I have seen clips of your TV stuff and read your material such as the below [Why gay voters cannot vote for GonziPN].

I do hope you are not discouraged by the election results and you do not give up. You make a lot of people proud!

Best regards

Malcolm

11 Mar 2008

Dear Patrick,

The circumstances of a young person’s premature demise recently in Saint Paul’s Bay fully substantiate the import and significance of your public role.

The courage and conviction of your candidacy are a credit to yourself, your party and to your nation.

You don't know me, and to be honest, I only got to know about you just a little while ago. Didn't know there was an openly gay candidate contesting - and I have to say that I really admire you for that.

Just wanted to wish you all the best for this weekend. In light of this, I would gladly give my vote to you... however, being registered in Gozo makes it a bit difficult for me to do that.

Take care and good luckDave

6 Mar 2008

thank you for bringing forward certain arguments. I am of course appalled that certain atrocities happen to all kinds of people – it simply isn’t right. Nevertheless, if all gay people were more like you – that is professional in their ways and arguments, I think the world would move ahead on certain issues that are basically human rights………other than gay, straight classifications. I think it is also important for gays to realize that certain people do not care about the gay/straight denomination as long as we can live happily together in peace and as long as everybody’s rights can be protected while everybody also does his/her duty. I must confess that sometimes I feel inundated and pressured with arguments (about gay people) in which I really feel I do not wish to participate. I mean, some arguments are so basic, that they shouldn’t even need discussion…………….. basic human rights are not to be tampered with.

How are you doing? well i hope...i came across a video of yours on you tube, ( the str8 to d point video), and just wanted to say thanks, and keep up the good work. It's extremely refreshing to see someone like yourself stand up for gay rights...

I am a 5th Electoral district man and am thinking of voting AD. Seeing that you are involved in Gay issues further instigates me to vote for you but I feel very sorry that I have not received any printed material or a visit from you - because I am thinking of all the other 5th district electors who have never heard of you. I only saw you once on TV and read a newspaper report some time ago stating that you stood up to the archbishop!

Please make your presence felt so that people can vote for you - I had to google for my local AD candidate - most people here cannot do that!!!

best wishes

Joe

[We have practically no money, and little media exposure thanks to the Broadcasting Authority - PA]

Thank you for what you are doing within AD. I leftMalta in 1984 for several reasons, one of which wasbecause I am gay. I have not been given the samerights as any other Maltese citizen because of mysexual orientation.....and my right to vote was takenaway from me too!That is why I wish AD and you in particular everysuccess in the forthcoming general elections. MayMalta, at long last, become a civilised country, whereall citizens have the same rights, and where ourhabitat is respected.Yours truly,

… you only know how you worried me last week on St82thepoint! I really thought you were going to pass out and I really admire your pluck. I also met Harry and Victor yesterday in Valletta and told them that because of the MLP's stubborn retention of Sant we have one of the most undemocratic elections in our undemocratic history.

Good Luck and Keep smiling. There are plenty of people out there who wish you well

Kenneth

26 Feb 2008

It is amazing what a difference that piece of paper could mean for so many people... It is only when people are in a situation like you outlined (sickness, workpermits, etc) that you realise how important it is for SOCIETY to recognise all the different unions that exist between human beings.I fully support your campaign and wish you the best in the coming weeks!!!

I admire you, I happened to be gay myself and I’m going through the same motions like you are doing with regards to the mediocrities in the Maltese mentalities when it comes to gay rights. My support is beaming for you, I have happened to be in the same district of yours being that I’m from Zurrieq, I’m voting for you and I’m hoping you will do well, we really need someone like you in parliament. Please don’t give up, I wish more people like us had the courage to prove themselves like you are doing.

Maltese Gender Identity Law [Transgender / Intersex]

Civil Unions Parliamentary Debate and Vote

Note: The Civil Unions Bill [20/2014] has successfully passed through the Maltese Parliament with 37 votes in favour, 30 absentions and 0 votes against on the 14th April 2014. It gives the same rights and obbligations to same-sex couples as those who are registered in a civil marriage (mutatis mutandis).